What advantage(s) of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Offering more patient control of health care
b. Offering a variety of health care advisors
c. Keeping patients from having to make decisions
d. Using natural products rather than chemical ones
e. Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices
ANS: A, B, D, E
Alternative health care actually promotes the patient's decision making in care.
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